Our opponents understand all too well how important marriage equality is in DC. NOM moved their headquarters to DC so they could launch their typically untruthful campaign. Currently NOM is pushing for a public vote. They have a winning record at the ballot box. Fortunately Washington DC has an unusually sane law. Issues that could effect the civil or human rights of individuals are not allowed to be voted on by the public. NOM is fighting like crazy to appeal because they know their formula is usually a winner. Lie and tell the voters that gays are going to teach kindergartners all about S-E-X and voters panic.

NOM is in full campaign mode and so are we. Our team on the ground in DC has done an amazing job getting us to this point. NOM is preparing for a vote at the ballot box, while we should be preparing for a potential vote in Congress. It is now the duty of every American, gay or straight, to call their representatives and ask them to allow marriage equality to stand in DC. It should be the easiest advancement of LGBT equality a Congressperson has ever had to deal with, they simply have to do nothing.

Full marriage equality in our nation’s capitol will be an amazing opportunity for our movement. Our Federal leadership will be confronted on a daily basis with gays and lesbians in committed and legally recognized relationships. Everyone from the barista, to the high dollar contributor, will be able to point to their legal union and proudly proclaim they are married. Their staff members and even their colleagues will have access to this fundamental right. They will get wedding invitations, and attend those weddings. Most importantly, our leadership will see the sky does not fall when two people in a committed relationship choose to protect themselves under the legal framework of marriage.

So please, take a few minutes to contact your representatives and ask them to do nothing for the LGBT community so that marriage equality will stand in DC. And when you’re finished, make sure your friends and family do the same thing.